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Invest in Education: Support Teachers, Empower Students
Teachers shape the future, yet many spend their own money to provide classroom essentials. No educator should bear that burden alone. That’s why the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ Education & Youth Development team is committed to supporting teachers through initiatives like our Teacher Re-Supply Drive—but we need your help.
ULHR Salute to Community Leaders Making a Difference
Across Virginia, Black professionals are making history—not just in boardrooms and classrooms, but in every space where leadership is needed. The recent recognition of Black leaders by Virginia Business Magazine is more than an individual honor; it is a testament to the strength, resilience, and excellence that define our communities.
1.3K Guests Celebrated MLK’s Legacy and the Power of Words With the Urban League Of Hampton Roads
Words have the power to shape the narratives that define our beliefs and inspire action. This resonant truth was at the heart of the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Awards, hosted by the Urban League of Hampton Roads on January 16, 2025, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
The Urban League of Hampton Roads Highlights the “Power of Words” at 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Awards Dinner
The Urban League of Hampton Roads Highlights the "Power of Words" at 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders' Awards Dinner Celebrating Hampton Roads visionaries through leadership and legacy on January 16, 2025 NORFOLK, VA (December 12, 2024) – Mark your...
External News
Virginia Business: 2025 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: Clyde Clark Jr.
EVMS Pulse: Dr. Abuhamad honored by Urban League
VMA: Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration
Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration Shared by Virginia Maritime Association (via The VMA Connector)January 16, 2025 NORFOLK, VA | Jeremy Bridges, President & Chief Negotiator of the Hampton Roads Shipping Association (HRSA), was honored on...
NJG: Tim Reid And Six Local Citizens To Be Awarded During 41st Urban League Community Event
WTKR: Celebrating the Legacy of MLK, Jr. on Coast Live
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